J1 League Regular Season - 10
Gamba Osaka 0 - 1 FT Cerezo Osaka
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
H. Okuda 6'
Thiago Andrade 13'
29' S. Kurata
35' ↓ R. Handa ↑T. Kishimoto
Thiago Andrade (S. Tanaka) 40'
↓ R. Sakata ↑Y. Yokoyama 45'
HT
46' ↓ G. Nawata ↑H. Minamino
46' ↓ S. Kurata ↑S. Abe
54' T. Kishimoto
↓ Thiago Andrade ↑S. Kagawa 62'
↓ H. Okuda ↑D. Cools 62'
71' D. Hummet (D. Hummet)
71' S. Abe
81' ↓ Welton ↑R. Meshino
84' H. Minamino
↓ M. Nakajima ↑S. Sakuragawa 86'
↓ Y. Yokoyama ↑S. Uejo 86'
90'+2 ↓ R. Yamashita ↑S. Toyama
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Gamba Osaka
Goalkeepers
Masaaki Higashiguchi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Riku Handa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
35
Entry
Genta Miura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shinnosuke Nakatani 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ryo Hatsuse 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Tokuma Suzuki 
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
67
Passes
6
Duels
Shu Kurata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ryoya Yamashita 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Gaku Nawata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Welton
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Deniz Hümmet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Rui Araki 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Takeru Kishimoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shinya Nakano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shuto Abe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kanji Okunuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harumi Minamino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryotaro Meshino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shoji Toyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Issam Jebali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cerezo Osaka
Goalkeepers
Kosuke Nakamura 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
5
Saves
10
Rating
Defenders
Hayato Okuda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Rikito Inoue 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
8.3
Rating
Shinnosuke Hatanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayumu Ohata
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Masaya Shibayama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shunta Tanaka
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nelson Ishiwatari 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Reiya Sakata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
45
Entry
Forwards
Thiago Andrade 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Motohiko Nakajima 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
19%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
BENCH
Kim Jin-hyeon
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dion Cools
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kyohei Noborizato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yumeki Yokoyama
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Shinji Kagawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Satoki Uejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kyohei Yoshino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hinata Kida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Solomon Sakuragawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/07/2026 | Cerezo Osaka | 0 - 0 (PEN 4-5) | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 07/05/2025 | Cerezo Osaka | 0 - 1 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 02/14/2025 | Gamba Osaka | 2 - 5 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 10/02/2024 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 - 0 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 05/06/2024 | Gamba Osaka | 1 - 0 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 10/28/2023 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 - 0 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
02/07/2026
07/05/2025
02/14/2025
10/02/2024
05/06/2024
10/28/2023
Gamba Osaka Win
Cerezo Osaka Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
The Great Wall of Suita: Nakamura Denies Gamba in Derby Drama
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 82/100. A sensational goalkeeping display turned the Osaka Derby into a tale of missed opportunities for the hosts as Cerezo snatched local bragging rights.
The Blue-Black Siege
The Stakes were palpable from kickoff at Panasonic Stadium Suita. Gamba Osaka came out firing, determined to reverse their poor early-season form. They edged possession with 53% of the ball and peppered the opposition box, ultimately registering a staggering 18 shots. Yet, despite Tokuma Suzuki pulling the strings in midfield with an outstanding individual display, the hosts found themselves frustrated by a resolute Cerezo Osaka backline. With Rikito Inoue marshalling the defensive unit expertly, the visitors absorbed the immense Intensity of the opening exchanges without buckling under the pressure.
The Defining Stop
Against the run of play, Cerezo struck the decisive blow. In the 40th minute, S. Tanaka carved open the defense, allowing Thiago Andrade to slot home the opener. Gamba responded furiously, tipping the Balance of play entirely into the visitors' half. The climax arrived in a chaotic 71st minute. After S. Abe saw his potential equalizer ruled out by VAR for offside, Gamba were immediately awarded a penalty. D. Hummet stepped up, but Kosuke Nakamura produced a monumental save to deny him, instantly sucking the life out of the home crowd.
Pink Pride Prevails
That save completely crushed Gamba's spirit. Despite a relentless barrage of corners and crosses in the dying minutes, they simply could not find a way past Nakamura, who finished the night with five crucial stops. The 1-0 victory catapults Cerezo up to fourth in the J1 League standings, underscoring their early momentum. Meanwhile, the defeat leaves Gamba stranded in 14th place, staring down the barrel of a potential relegation battle. While the Upset Factor metrics hinted at a tight contest, this derby was ultimately decided by an unyielding performance between the posts.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Kosuke Nakamura the turning point?
Yes, although D. Hummet took the penalty. Nakamura's spectacular 71st-minute save completely broke Gamba's momentum and secured the win.
What made Kosuke Nakamura the Man of the Match?
He achieved a perfect 10.0 rating with five crucial saves, including a match-defining penalty stop that kept a clean sheet.
What does this mean for Gamba Osaka's season?
Dropping to 14th place leaves Gamba Osaka in a precarious early-season position, dangerously close to the relegation battle.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
City Pride on the Line in the Osaka Derby
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 93/100. An unmissable city clash where soaring stakes and fierce rivalry promise 90 minutes of pure tension.
The Setup
The atmosphere at Panasonic Stadium Suita will be electric for this pivotal local showdown on April 11, 2026. With only three points separating Gamba Osaka in third and Cerezo Osaka in sixth, the Stakes are absolutely massive for the upper echelons of the table. Cerezo arrive as formidable road warriors, boasting a 60% win rate on their travels. This perfectly counters a fluctuating Gamba side, creating a tense Balance where neither team holds a definitive edge. Expect fireworks, as a combined 2.6 goals per game suggests a Form trend leaning heavily towards aggressive, attacking football.
Key Battle
The clash between the lines will dictate everything. Gamba's prolific attacker Deniz Hümmet has been terrorizing defences this season. His primary obstacle will be Cerezo's combative midfielder Shunta Tanaka, who will be tasked with cutting the supply lines. Tanaka's ability to disrupt the rhythm of Gamba's Stars will completely decide if the home side can assert their usual dominance.
Our Prediction
We expect a breathless encounter that ends in a 2-2 draw. Gamba will strike early feeding off the raucous home crowd, but Cerezo's proven resilience on the road will see them claw back into the game through quick midfield transitions, ultimately sharing the derby spoils.